Advanced Ultrasonic Examination Methods for Weld Inspection
Closely associated with the implementation of modern manufacturing and welding fabrication methods is the development of advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques. NDT techniques are critical to ensuring the quality and fitness-for-service of production welds. Historically, the industry has relied on traditional NDT techniques such as radiographic testing and manual ultrasonic testing. The former presents significant health hazards and requires production outages, while the latter is labor intensive and typically does not provide a permanent record of the inspection. However, with the advent of modern computer software interfaces, an entire new spectrum of non destructive testing techniques has been developed, such as phased array and time of flight diffraction ultrasonic testing. These techniques improve the quality, speed and accuracy of the ultrasonic inspection process.
The AWS Alberta Section is hosting a one-day education seminar that will showcase significant quality assurance tools for Alberta’s energy and fabrication industries. The event will include UT equipment demonstrations and will be of value for anyone involved in welding, including: shop foremen, superintendents, quality control personnel, professional engineers, welding inspectors, welders, and students of metals-related disciplines.
WHEN:
Friday, Sept 24, 2010 @ 7:30 am
WHERE:
Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures, Edmonton South
{formerly Alberta Research Council}
250 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton, AB
SCHEDULE:
7:30 am Breakfast & Registration
8:45 am Morning Presentations
12:30 pm Buffet Lunch
1:00 pm Keynote Speaker (Dr. H. Bhadeshia, University of Cambridge)
1:30 pm Afternoon Presentations
3:30 pm Equipment Demonstrations and Networking
4:30 pm Seminar Adjourns
COST:
Before Sept 17:
$250 for AWS, CWA, ASM, NACE, SME and other EATS Members
$300 for Non-Members
$55 for Student Members
On or after Sept 17:
$300 for AWS, CWA, ASM, NACE, SME and other EATS Members
$350 for Non-Members or Walk-Ups
$55 for Student Members
Register Early! Limited Space!
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